HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, Hill

Caps annual rent increases at 7% and strengthens tenant protections under Washington's landlord-tenant laws.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H). 1st substitute bill not substituted (H). 2nd substitute bill not substituted (H).

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, Hill

Caps annual rent increases at 7% and strengthens tenant protections under Washington’s landlord-tenant laws.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H). 1st substitute bill not substituted (H). 2nd substitute bill not substituted (H).

HB 1133 Sexually Violent Predators

Leavitt, Couture, Bronoske, Wylie, Reeves, Hill

Expands prosecuting agencies' authority to obtain records and issue civil investigative demands for determining civil commitment of sexually violent predators.

1st substitute bill substituted (CS 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1576 Historic Landmark Designations

Walen, Barkis

Limits historic landmark designations by requiring property owner consent and setting a 40-year minimum age threshold.

1st substitute bill substituted (LG 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1902 Transportation Project Permitting

Richards, Stuebe, Zahn, Dent, Timmons, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Reed, Ramel, Bernbaum, Wylie, Taylor, Parshley, Simmons, Shavers, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes a work group to develop recommendations for streamlining transportation project permitting.

1st substitute bill substituted (TR 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1902 Transportation Project Permitting

Richards, Stuebe, Zahn, Dent, Timmons, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Reed, Ramel, Bernbaum, Wylie, Taylor, Parshley, Simmons, Shavers, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes a work group to streamline permitting for transportation projects while maintaining environmental protections.

1st substitute bill substituted (TR 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1549 Public Works Bidding

Fosse, Obras, Berry, Reed, Goodman, Stearns, Parshley, Callan, Salahuddin, Taylor, Ormsby, Peterson, Pollet, Scott, Macri, Hill

Strengthens bidder requirements for public works projects by adding training, compliance verification, and apprentice utilization planning obligations.

2nd substitute bill substituted (CB 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1549 Public Works Bidding

Fosse, Obras, Berry, Reed, Goodman, Stearns, Parshley, Callan, Salahuddin, Taylor, Ormsby, Peterson, Pollet, Scott, Macri, Hill

Strengthens bidder responsibility requirements for public works projects.

2nd substitute bill substituted (CB 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1549 Public Works Bidding

Fosse, Obras, Berry, Reed, Goodman, Stearns, Parshley, Callan, Salahuddin, Taylor, Ormsby, Peterson, Pollet, Scott, Macri, Hill

Strengthens apprenticeship utilization and training requirements for public works project bidders.

2nd substitute bill substituted (CB 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1758 Aquatic Land Leases

Parshley, Barkis, Eslick, Nance, Doglio, Reed

Updates the inflation metric for aquatic land lease rates to the Seattle-area consumer price index.

1st substitute bill substituted (AGNR 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave Expansion

Berry, Fosse, Reed, Obras, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Mena, Macri, Ryu, Farivar, Doglio, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Hill

Expands worker protections and clarifies employer responsibilities under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Held on calendar (H).

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

Berry, Fosse, Reed, Obras, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Mena, Macri, Ryu, Farivar, Doglio, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Hill

Expands worker protections and small business support under Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Held on calendar (H).

HB 1273 CTE Dual Credit

Paul, Eslick, Salahuddin, Bergquist, Reed, Nance, Timmons, Pollet, Fey, Simmons

Expands access to Career and Technical Education dual credit programs through pilot projects, technology improvements, and policy recommendations.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1273 Dual Credit Programs

Paul, Eslick, Salahuddin, Bergquist, Reed, Nance, Timmons, Pollet, Fey, Simmons

Enhances access to career and technical education dual credit programs.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1273 CTE Dual Credit

Paul, Eslick, Salahuddin, Bergquist, Reed, Nance, Timmons, Pollet, Fey, Simmons

Expands access to career and technical education dual credit programs through a pilot program and grant funding.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

Mcentire, Bernbaum, Griffey, Tharinger, Couture, Walsh, Simmons, Ormsby, Schmick, Nance

Establishes a research program to develop methods for controlling burrowing shrimp in support of shellfish farming in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor.

1st substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

Mcentire, Bernbaum, Griffey, Tharinger, Couture, Walsh, Simmons, Ormsby, Schmick, Nance

Establishes a research program to develop new control methods for burrowing shrimp impacting shellfish farming.

1st substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Standards

Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Berry, Duerr, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Macri

Increases carbon intensity reduction targets and penalties under Washington’s Clean Fuels Program.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Program

Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Berry, Duerr, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Macri

Accelerates carbon intensity reductions and strengthens enforcement under Washington’s Clean Fuels Program.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

Gregerson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Goodman, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Ramel, Hill, Bergquist

Expands broadband speed standards and strengthens state efforts to promote digital equity and adoption.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

Gregerson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Goodman, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Ramel, Hill, Bergquist

Expands state efforts to promote digital equity and broadband access through updated standards, interagency collaboration, and a statewide equity plan.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

Gregerson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Goodman, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Ramel, Hill, Bergquist

Expands digital equity initiatives and raises broadband standards statewide.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 34; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Networks

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Establishes a regulatory framework to promote low-carbon thermal energy networks in Washington State.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Regulation

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Regulates thermal energy networks to promote low-carbon systems and protect consumers.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Regulation

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Establishes a regulatory framework to support the development and oversight of low-carbon thermal energy networks.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1686 Health Care Registry

Bronoske, Fosse, Reed, Scott, Nance, Hill, Macri

Establishes a registry to track ownership and financial data of health care entities to monitor market consolidation.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1686 Health Care Transparency

Bronoske, Fosse, Reed, Scott, Nance, Hill, Macri

Establishes a registry requiring health care entities to report ownership, financial, and organizational information to the Department of Health.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1686 Health Care Registry

Bronoske, Fosse, Reed, Scott, Nance, Hill, Macri

Establishes a framework to develop a registry of health care entities to address data gaps and monitor market trends.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1686 Health Care Transparency

Bronoske, Fosse, Reed, Scott, Nance, Hill, Macri

Establishes a health care entity registry to increase transparency on market consolidation and ownership structures.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1975 Climate Program Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

Refines Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to enhance market oversight, adjust price containment, and facilitate linkage with other jurisdictions.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1975 Cap-and-Trade Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

Amends Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to adjust allowance price mechanisms, require market analysis, and facilitate linkage with other jurisdictions.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1975 Carbon Market Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

Adjusts mechanisms in Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to manage allowance prices, market dynamics, and emissions reduction timelines.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1990 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

Allows utilities to securitize disaster-related and conservation-related costs to reduce customer impacts.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 4 (H).

HB 1990 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

Authorizes utilities to use securitization financing to recover disaster-related costs.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 4 (H).

HB 1546 Radiologic Technologist Supervision

Parshley, Schmick, Ryu, Macri

Allows radiologic technologists to perform IV contrast procedures under general supervision instead of direct supervision.

1st substitute bill substituted (HCW 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1121 Minor Work Hours

Mcclintock, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Orcutt

Aligns working hour regulations for minors in college and CTE programs during school weeks with nonschool periods.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAWS 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1121 Youth Work Hours

Mcclintock, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Orcutt

Expands allowable working hours for 16- and 17-year-olds in career and technical education programs.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAWS 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1644 Working Minors Protections

Fosse, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Stonier, Taylor, Shavers, Davis, Obras, Macri, Berg, Hill, Street, Berry, Reed, Cortes, Ramel, Thomas, Goodman, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Scott, Gregerson, Thai, Simmons

Increases penalties and oversight to protect working minors.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAWS 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1321 Out-of-State Militias

Mena, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Berry, Reeves, Walen, Gregerson, Ryu, Alvarado, Street, Simmons, Reed, Ormsby, Macri, Ramel, Tharinger, Pollet, Nance, Cortes, Doglio, Scott

Mandates governor's approval for out-of-state militias to operate in Washington.

1st substitute bill substituted (SGOV 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, Hill

Implements rent stabilization and tenant protections in Washington.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H).

HB 1329 Wholesale Power Purchases

Hunt, Ybarra, Berry, Ormsby, Duerr, Parshley, Hill, Doglio, Callan

Expands permissible durations for certain wholesale power purchases by electric utilities and clarifies conditions for transactions with the Bonneville Power Administration.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1104 Professional Engineers Licensing

Waters, Bernbaum, Reeves

Modernizes regulations for professional engineers and land surveyors in Washington State.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1104 Engineering Registration Updates

Waters, Bernbaum, Reeves

Modernizes the professional engineers' registration act by updating language and processes.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1109 Public Facilities Tax Extension

Ryu, Cortes, Peterson, Volz

Extends the duration for which public facilities districts can collect sales and use taxes from 40 to 65 years.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1125 Sentence Modification Process

Simmons, Obras, Scott, Stearns, Ryu, Taylor, Peterson, Reeves, Tharinger, Fey, Morgan, Alvarado, Macri, Ormsby, Stonier, Doglio, Berg, Fosse, Reed, Berry, Duerr, Kloba, Goodman, Farivar, Street, Donaghy, Pollet, Bernbaum, Nance, Ortiz-Self, Ramel, Mena, Gregerson, Wylie, Hill, Salahuddin

Allows incarcerated individuals to petition for sentence modifications under specific conditions.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1141 Cannabis Worker Unionization

Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Stearns, Farivar, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Bronoske, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Extends collective bargaining rights to cannabis agricultural workers.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1141 Cannabis Worker Bargaining

Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Stearns, Farivar, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Bronoske, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Extends collective bargaining rights to agricultural workers in the cannabis industry.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Regulations

Duerr, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Reed, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Doglio, Berg, Davis

Mandates local governments to ease building regulations for affordable, sustainable, and energy-efficient housing projects.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Incentives

Duerr, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Reed, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Doglio, Berg, Davis

Facilitates affordable and sustainable housing development by easing regulatory constraints and promoting energy efficiency.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1187 Ambulance Billing Practices

Ryu, Thai, Obras, Macri, Paul, Callan, Pollet, Fey, Kloba

Mandates timely insurance billing and consumer education by ambulance services for motor vehicle accident patients.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1187 Ambulance Debt Collection

Ryu, Thai, Obras, Macri, Paul, Callan, Pollet, Fey, Kloba

Delays the sale or assignment of ambulance-related medical debt from motor vehicle accidents for 120 days.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1220 Behavioral Health Assault Exceptions

Farivar, Macri, Reed, Obras, Doglio, Simmons, Pollet, Davis, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Exempts individuals in behavioral health crises from third-degree assault charges against healthcare professionals.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1258 911 Funding Allocation

Ormsby, Hill

Mandates revenue sharing from county tax revenues to municipal 911 systems in certain eastern Washington counties.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1258 911 Revenue Sharing

Ormsby, Hill

Requires certain counties to share 911 tax revenues with local governments operating or interacting with municipal PSAPs.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1271 Fire Resource Mobilization

Nance, Dent, Marshall, Bronoske, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Ryu, Davis, Mena, Ramel, Dye, Barkis, Klicker, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Eslick, Parshley, Taylor, Kloba, Timmons, Peterson, Richards, Simmons, Hunt, Hill

Expands conditions for early deployment of state fire service resources.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1271 Fire Resource Mobilization

Nance, Dent, Marshall, Bronoske, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Ryu, Davis, Mena, Ramel, Dye, Barkis, Klicker, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Eslick, Parshley, Taylor, Kloba, Timmons, Peterson, Richards, Simmons, Hunt, Hill

Expands conditions for mobilizing state fire service resources to include anticipated emergencies.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1343 Student Aid Eligibility

Pollet, Leavitt, Farivar, Salahuddin, Reed, Nance

Repeals authority to deny student financial aid based on outdated criteria.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1343 Student Aid Eligibility

Pollet, Leavitt, Farivar, Salahuddin, Reed, Nance

Narrows conditions under which student aid eligibility is revoked for participation in demonstrations.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1379 Primary Care Reporting

Lekanoff, Macri

Mandates annual public reporting of primary care expenditures by health carriers.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1395 Home Care Background Checks

Farivar, Fosse, Nance, Reeves, Simmons, Obras, Berry, Mena, Scott, Doglio, Macri, Peterson, Salahuddin, Parshley, Cortes, Paul, Alvarado, Ryu, Duerr, Reed, Ramel, Shavers, Wylie, Ormsby, Street, Hill, Donaghy

Streamlines background check processes for home care workers while maintaining protections for vulnerable populations.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1395 Home Care Background Checks

Farivar, Fosse, Nance, Reeves, Simmons, Obras, Berry, Mena, Scott, Doglio, Macri, Peterson, Salahuddin, Parshley, Cortes, Paul, Alvarado, Ryu, Duerr, Reed, Ramel, Shavers, Wylie, Ormsby, Street, Hill, Donaghy

Streamlines background check processes for home care workers while maintaining protections for vulnerable populations.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1414 CTE Program Access

Connors, Paul, Rude, Springer, Couture, Keaton, Mcclintock, Penner, Davis, Tharinger, Shavers, Timmons

Expands the CTE task force to address age-related barriers to training, certification, and employment for minors.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1414 CTE Student Employment

Connors, Paul, Rude, Springer, Couture, Keaton, Mcclintock, Penner, Davis, Tharinger, Shavers, Timmons

Establishes a work group to identify and recommend changes to laws and rules that limit career opportunities for minors in career and technical education programs.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri, Stearns, Reed, Goodman, Salahuddin, Pollet, Timmons, Santos

Strengthens mental health parity requirements for insurance coverage.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri, Stearns, Reed, Goodman, Salahuddin, Pollet, Timmons, Santos

Strengthens mental health parity by standardizing coverage requirements and limiting barriers to care.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri, Stearns, Reed, Goodman, Salahuddin, Pollet, Timmons, Santos

Mandates comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder coverage in health plans consistent with evidence-based parity standards.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1486 Student Board Membership

Salahuddin, Pollet, Doglio, Davis, Reed, Ramel, Goodman, Peterson, Nance, Scott, Hill, Simmons

Adds a student member to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1486 Student Board Membership

Salahuddin, Pollet, Doglio, Davis, Reed, Ramel, Goodman, Peterson, Nance, Scott, Hill, Simmons

Adds a student member to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

Expands access to family reconciliation services through community-based providers and enhanced reporting requirements.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

Expands access to family reconciliation services through community-based providers and enhanced data reporting.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1574 Overdose Legal Protections

Macri, Davis, Parshley, Mena, Goodman, Simmons, Ormsby, Scott, Doglio, Pollet, Salahuddin, Reed, Nance, Kloba

Expands legal protections for overdose response and harm reduction services while preempting local drug paraphernalia regulations.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1596 Speed Limiting Technology

Leavitt, Goodman, Ryu, Berry

Mandates use of Intelligent Speed Assistance devices for drivers with excessive speeding violations.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1596 Speeding Prevention Technology

Leavitt, Goodman, Ryu, Berry

Mandates use of intelligent speed assistance devices for certain drivers and establishes penalties for excessive speeding.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1650 Small Airport Funding

Dent, Fey, Barkis, Bronoske, Eslick, Zahn, Graham

Expands allowable uses of local real estate excise tax revenues to include capital projects for small airports.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1650 Airport REET Funding

Dent, Fey, Barkis, Bronoske, Eslick, Zahn, Graham

Expands allowable uses of local real estate excise tax revenues to include certain small airport capital projects.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1701 Shared Liquor Facilities

Steele

Allows multiple liquor licensees to operate distinct premises within a shared facility under regulatory oversight.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1701 Shared Liquor Facilities

Steele

Allows multiple liquor licensees to operate distinct premises within a shared facility.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1709 Adrenal Insufficiency Care

Callan, Steele, Goodman, Reed, Hill

Authorizes parent-designated adults to provide care for students with adrenal insufficiency in public schools.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1709 Adrenal Insufficiency Care

Callan, Steele, Goodman, Reed, Hill

Authorizes parent-designated adults to provide care for students with adrenal insufficiency in public schools.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

Thomas, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Street, Fosse, Reed, Parshley, Cortes, Hill, Bernbaum, Ramel

Increases the reimbursement cap for reestablishment expenses for displaced farms, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

Thomas, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Street, Fosse, Reed, Parshley, Cortes, Hill, Bernbaum, Ramel

Increases reimbursement caps and adds inflation adjustments for relocation expenses of displaced farms, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1747 Criminal Record Protections

Ortiz-Self, Berry, Scott, Obras, Fosse, Goodman, Farivar, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Gregerson, Ormsby, Parshley, Cortes, Hill, Pollet, Ramel

Expands protections for job applicants and employees with criminal records.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1813 Medicaid Crisis Services

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Davis, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet

Transfers responsibility for Medicaid behavioral health crisis services from Managed Care Organizations to Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organizations.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1813 Medicaid Crisis Services

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Davis, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet

Realigns Medicaid behavioral health crisis services by enhancing funding mechanisms, expanding BH-ASO responsibilities, and preparing for service reprocurement.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1815 Juvenile Prison Riots

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

Allows individuals convicted of prison riot offenses in juvenile facilities to vacate records and seek sentence relief retroactively.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1815 Prison Riot Resentencing

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

Allows vacating convictions and resentencing for prison riot offenses committed in DCYF-operated facilities.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1837 Intercity Rail Improvements

Reed, Doglio, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Farivar, Taylor, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Thomas, Macri, Bronoske, Barkis, Scott, Pollet, Nance

Establishes performance, frequency, speed, connectivity, and emissions goals for Amtrak Cascades service and requires annual progress reporting by WSDOT.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1837 Intercity Passenger Rail

Reed, Doglio, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Farivar, Taylor, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Thomas, Macri, Bronoske, Barkis, Scott, Pollet, Nance

Establishes performance targets and reporting requirements for improving Amtrak Cascades intercity passenger rail service.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1878 Driver Education Requirements

Donaghy, Berry, Doglio, Tharinger, Santos, Fitzgibbon, Ramel

Establishes phased driver training requirements and funding programs to improve young driver safety.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1878 Driver Education Requirements

Donaghy, Berry, Doglio, Tharinger, Santos, Fitzgibbon, Ramel

Establishes phased driver training requirements and funding mechanisms for novice drivers aged 18-24.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1898 Truck Length Exceptions

Klicker, Dent, Schmidt, Dye, Orcutt, Mendoza, Walen, Rude, Volz

Allows three-axle flatbed trailers to operate up to 85 feet in length when empty or transporting agricultural products.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1912 Agricultural Fuel Exemptions

Dent, Reeves, Schmick, Springer, Orcutt, Nance, Mcclintock, Morgan, Engell, Paul, Mendoza, Bernbaum, Barnard, Richards, Eslick, Manjarrez, Dufault, Shavers, Burnett, Timmons, Abell, Thai, Barkis, Davis, Connors, Hill

Establishes a remittance program and expands exemptions for agricultural fuel under the Climate Commitment Act.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1912 Agricultural Fuel Exemptions

Dent, Reeves, Schmick, Springer, Orcutt, Nance, Mcclintock, Morgan, Engell, Paul, Mendoza, Bernbaum, Barnard, Richards, Eslick, Manjarrez, Dufault, Shavers, Burnett, Timmons, Abell, Thai, Barkis, Davis, Connors, Hill

Establishes a registration and reporting framework for agricultural fuel exemptions under the Climate Commitment Act.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1952 Special License Plates

Donaghy, Reed

Establishes a task force to review the special license plate program and imposes a moratorium on new plate approvals until 2029.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1967 Design-Build Bonding

Zahn, Griffey, Nance

Limits bonding requirements in design-build public works contracts to the construction portion of the contract.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1341 Excise Tax Verification

Wylie

Authorizes the Liquor and Cannabis Board to verify excise tax exemptions using the medical cannabis authorization database.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1389 Timber Sale Reporting

Bernbaum, Orcutt, Springer, Dent, Schmick, Parshley, Richards, Simmons, Reed, Tharinger

Extends reporting requirements for large private timber sales to 2029.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1615 Water System Classification

Caldier

Prohibits using default population numbers to classify public water systems as Group A instead of Group B.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1796 School District Debt

Callan, Berg, Santos, Parshley, Ramel, Wylie, Reed, Ormsby, Hill

Restricts school districts' ability to issue nonvoted debt for construction by requiring voter-approved levies and financial stability.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 85; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints

Wilson, C., Lovelett, Cortes, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Lovick, Nobles, Trudeau, Wellman

Establishes a state-level complaint process to address willful noncompliance with education laws by school districts and officials.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints

Wilson, C., Lovelett, Cortes, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Lovick, Nobles, Trudeau, Wellman

Establishes a complaint process for addressing noncompliance with state education laws in Washington.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5179 Education Complaint Process

Wilson, C., Lovelett, Cortes, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Lovick, Nobles, Trudeau, Wellman

Establishes a statewide complaint process to address school district noncompliance with state education laws.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Protections

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands pregnancy-related workplace accommodations and establishes a jury service exemption for individuals with infants.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace pregnancy accommodations and mandates paid break time for expressing breast milk.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace accommodations and protections for pregnant employees and nursing parents.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes procedures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes measures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5278 Juvenile Offender Transfers

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes transfer protocols for juvenile offenders to manage overcrowding and enhance safety in correctional facilities.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes procedures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions through population limits, transfers, and early release provisions.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Nobles, Slatter, Trudeau

Expands community-based alternatives and refines sentencing procedures for juveniles in the justice system.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Nobles, Slatter, Trudeau

Expands community placement options and refines procedural requirements for juvenile offenders.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Nobles, Slatter, Trudeau

Expands community-based alternatives and refines procedures for juvenile sentencing and confinement.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 23; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Counsel

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

Streamlines the provision and funding of appointed counsel for individuals detained under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Act

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

Clarifies legal representation responsibilities and updates procedural requirements under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5240 School Epinephrine Use

Wellman, Slatter, Boehnke, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands access to and use of epinephrine in schools while clarifying liability protections and training requirements.

1st substitute bill substituted (EDU 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

Establishes a state office to plan, coordinate, and support electric transmission infrastructure development.

1st substitute bill substituted (ENET 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Authority

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

Establishes a state authority to expand and modernize Washington’s electric transmission system.

1st substitute bill substituted (ENET 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Practices

King, Chapman, Cleveland, Muzzall, Orwall, Christian, Nobles, Harris, Salomon, Conway, Frame, Hasegawa, Holy, Shewmake, Trudeau

Regulates dental insurance practices to improve patient access, provider reimbursement transparency, and stakeholder collaboration.

1st substitute bill substituted (HLTC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Reform

King, Chapman, Cleveland, Muzzall, Orwall, Christian, Nobles, Harris, Salomon, Conway, Frame, Hasegawa, Holy, Shewmake, Trudeau

Reforms dental insurance practices to enhance patient choice and transparency.

1st substitute bill substituted (HLTC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5579 Provider Contract Communications

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

Restricts public communications about provider contract terminations unless legally required.

1st substitute bill substituted (HLTC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5143 Ethics Rules Modernization

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

Modernizes ethics rules for public officials by updating gift limits, public resource use, and enforcement provisions.

1st substitute bill substituted (SGTE 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5143 Public Service Ethics

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

Amends ethics regulations for state officers and employees regarding gifts and use of state resources.

1st substitute bill substituted (SGTE 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Workforce

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Delays child care provider certification requirements and expands alternative training and qualification pathways.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Qualifications

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Delays child care provider certification deadlines and allows experience-based competency as an alternative to certification.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Qualifications

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Extends deadlines and expands pathways for child care provider certification compliance.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (S).

HB 1293 Littering Penalty Increase

Klicker, Dye, Connors, Barkis, Eslick, Caldier, Kloba

Increases penalties for littering and establishes a task force to develop litter reduction policies.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1293 Littering Penalty Increase

Klicker, Dye, Connors, Barkis, Eslick, Caldier, Kloba

Increases penalties for small-scale littering.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1293 Littering and Plastics

Klicker, Dye, Connors, Barkis, Eslick, Caldier, Kloba

Increases littering penalties and delays compliance deadlines for thicker reusable plastic bag requirements.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1715 Energy Compliance Costs

Dye

Requires a study of public agency compliance costs and greenhouse gas reduction impacts under the state energy performance standard.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1715 Energy Performance Costs

Dye

Requires a study of state agency costs and impacts related to compliance with the state energy performance standard.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1705 Large Animal Veterinarians

Dent, Reeves, Parshley, Connors, Bernbaum

Creates a work group to study and recommend solutions to the shortage of large animal veterinarians in Washington.

First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development (S).

HB 1096 Administrative Lot Splitting

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Streamlines the process for splitting residential lots in GMA cities to promote middle housing development.

First reading, referred to Housing (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Housing (S).

HB 1096 Administrative Lot Splitting

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Facilitates administrative lot splitting to expand middle housing and affordable ownership opportunities in cities under the Growth Management Act.

First reading, referred to Housing (S).

HB 1096 Administrative Lot Splitting

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Establishes a streamlined process for administrative lot splitting to increase housing options in certain Washington cities.

First reading, referred to Housing (S).

HB 1096 Lot Splitting Simplification

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Facilitates lot splitting in certain Washington cities to increase housing options.

First reading, referred to Housing (S).

HB 1696 Homeownership Program Expansion

Taylor, Peterson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Stearns, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reed, Cortes, Street, Mena, Entenman, Hill, Gregerson, Simmons, Obras, Santos, Ramel, Donaghy, Berry, Goodman, Parshley, Stonier, Scott, Fosse, Berg, Macri, Kloba, Nance, Hunt, Springer, Fey, Walen, Leavitt, Reeves, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Doglio, Zahn, Pollet, Ormsby, Thomas

Expands eligibility and introduces loan forgiveness for the Covenant Homeownership Program.

First reading, referred to Housing (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Housing (S).

HB 1696 Homeownership Program Expansion

Taylor, Peterson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Stearns, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reed, Cortes, Street, Mena, Entenman, Hill, Gregerson, Simmons, Obras, Santos, Ramel, Donaghy, Berry, Goodman, Parshley, Stonier, Scott, Fosse, Berg, Macri, Kloba, Nance, Hunt, Springer, Fey, Walen, Leavitt, Reeves, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Doglio, Zahn, Pollet, Ormsby, Thomas

Expands eligibility and introduces loan forgiveness for the Covenant Homeownership Program.

First reading, referred to Housing (S).

HB 1490 Fingerprint Background Checks

Obras, Gregerson, Peterson, Cortes

Expands fingerprint-based background check requirements for individuals working with vulnerable populations.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

HB 1875 Immigration Leave Expansion

Salahuddin, Thai, Taylor, Fosse, Paul, Bergquist, Bronoske, Kloba, Pollet, Street, Stonier, Parshley, Obras, Thomas, Hill, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Gregerson, Scott, Cortes, Simmons, Peterson, Zahn

Expands allowable uses of paid sick leave to include immigration-related proceedings.

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (S).

HB 1875 Immigration Leave Expansion

Salahuddin, Thai, Taylor, Fosse, Paul, Bergquist, Bronoske, Kloba, Pollet, Street, Stonier, Parshley, Obras, Thomas, Hill, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Gregerson, Scott, Cortes, Simmons, Peterson, Zahn

Expands permissible uses of paid sick leave to include immigration-related proceedings.

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (S).

HB 1688 Electric Security Alarms

Parshley, Duerr, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Timmons

Establishes statewide standards for electric security alarm systems in unregulated jurisdictions.

First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Local Government (S).

HB 1688 Electric Security Alarms

Parshley, Duerr, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Timmons

Establishes statewide standards for electric security alarm systems on outdoor storage properties in unregulated jurisdictions while preserving local authority to regulate or prohibit them.

First reading, referred to Local Government (S).

HB 1060 Newspaper Tax Exemptions

Santos, Orcutt, Shavers, Duerr

Mandates annual tax performance reporting for newspaper and digital content tax exemptions.

First reading, referred to Ways & Means (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1791 Real Estate Excise Tax

Paul, Low, Ramel, Peterson, Nance, Springer, Leavitt

Expands local government flexibility in using real estate excise tax revenues for affordable housing, community services, and capital project maintenance.

First reading, referred to Ways & Means (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5052 Juvenile Legal Rights

Salomon, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Saldaña, Wellman

Expands exceptions for law enforcement to question juveniles without attorney access.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5052 Juvenile Law Enforcement

Salomon, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Saldaña, Wellman

Clarifies law enforcement authority to contact juvenile witnesses and victims not suspected of criminal activity.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5133 Caregiver Sentencing Mitigation

Wilson, C., Trudeau, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Adds caregiver status as a mitigating factor for sentencing below the standard range.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5133 Caregiver Sentencing Mitigation

Wilson, C., Trudeau, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Expands judicial discretion to impose lower sentences for defendants with caregiving responsibilities.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5182 Incarcerated Parent Support

Nobles, Frame, Bateman, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands support for incarcerated parents by enhancing access to midwifery and doula services and broadening eligibility for parenting programs.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5182 Incarcerated Pregnancy Services

Nobles, Frame, Bateman, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands access to midwifery and doula services for incarcerated individuals through updated policies and partnerships.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5188 Broadband Infrastructure Repair

Wellman, Hansen, Lovick, Kauffman, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli

Facilitates loans for the repair and replacement of broadband infrastructure in unserved areas.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5206 Cannabis Advertising Regulations

Macewen, Gildon, Stanford

Expands and clarifies restrictions on cannabis advertising to enhance youth protection and compliance with local regulations.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5215 Vehicle Load Securing

Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Strengthens load-securing requirements for vehicles transporting materials on public highways.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5215 Load Securement Regulations

Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Mandates securement and covering of vehicle loads on public highways to prevent debris-related accidents.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5234 Snowmobile Registration Fees

Shewmake, Nobles

Increases registration fees for snowmobiles and vintage snowmobiles.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5245 Legislative Oath Standardization

Krishnadasan, Valdez, Nobles, Shewmake, Wilson, J.

Standardizes the oath of office process for Washington State legislators.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5245 County Commissioner Authority

Krishnadasan, Valdez, Nobles, Shewmake, Wilson, J.

Authorizes county commissioners to administer oaths of office to state legislators.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5252 Nonprofit Property Tax Exemption

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

Removes acreage limits on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5252 Property Tax Exemption

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

Removes the one-acre limit on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5272 School Safety Penalties

Lovick, Krishnadasan, Saldaña

Enhances penalties for interference and intimidation at schools and extracurricular activities.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5319 Surface Mine Fees

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

Revises fee structure and application process for surface mine reclamation permits.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5355 Campus Safety Resources

Orwall, Slatter, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Prohibits nondisclosure agreements for sexual misconduct reports and expands resource information on student ID cards.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Misconduct

Orwall, Slatter, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Mandates comprehensive reforms to support survivors and prevent sex-based and gender-based violence at higher education institutions.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Violence Prevention

Orwall, Slatter, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Enhances protections and support for survivors of sex-based and gender-based violence at large higher education institutions.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5357 Pension Contribution Rates

Conway, Nobles

Adjusts employer and Plan 2 member contribution rates for state pension systems during the 2025-2027 biennium.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5357 Public Pension Funding

Conway, Nobles

Adjusts funding mechanisms and contribution rates for Washington State public pension systems.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5394 Developmental Disabilities Services

Robinson, Nobles

Limits case resource management services for clients on the no-paid services caseload.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5394 Developmental Disabilities Caseload

Robinson, Nobles

Eliminates requirements for managing, reporting, and providing case management services for the no-paid services caseload in the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5403 Cannabis Direct Sales

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Allows licensed cannabis producers and processors to sell cannabis flower directly to consumers under limited conditions.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5403 Cannabis License Restrictions

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Restricts financial arrangements that circumvent the five-license cap for retail cannabis businesses.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5534 Spring Blade Knives

Fortunato, Nobles

Decriminalizes spring blade knives while restricting their presence in schools, child care centers, and certain public spaces.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5534 Spring Blade Knives

Fortunato, Nobles

Modifies regulations on spring blade knives by removing them from the list of prohibited weapons while restricting their possession in schools, child care facilities, and other sensitive locations.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5581 Active Transportation Infrastructure

Shewmake, Liias, Nobles, Valdez

Enhances active transportation infrastructure and safety through updated standards for trails, roundabouts, and complete streets.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5583 Recreational License Overhaul

Liias, Robinson, Nobles

Modernizes recreational fishing and hunting license laws by adjusting fees, streamlining structures, and enhancing funding flexibility.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5583 Recreational License Fees

Liias, Robinson, Nobles

Revises recreational fishing and hunting license fees and structures while granting new administrative authorities to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

Streamlines local government land use permitting processes and increases accountability for housing project approvals.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

Streamlines land use permitting processes and ensures equitable treatment of multifamily developments and ownership forms.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5628 Lead in Cookware

Harris, Shewmake, Hasegawa, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands and clarifies regulations on lead content in cookware and utensils.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5628 Lead in Cookware

Harris, Shewmake, Hasegawa, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands restrictions on lead in cookware and utensils to protect public health.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5651 Debt Collection Exemptions

Alvarado, Valdez, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau

Increases financial protections for debtors by raising exemption limits and expanding automatic asset protections.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5651 Garnishment Exemption Limits

Alvarado, Valdez, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau

Increases personal property exemptions from garnishment and adjusts them for inflation.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5651 Garnishment Exemption Increases

Alvarado, Valdez, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau

Increases exemptions from garnishment and attachment for personal property and financial accounts in nonbankruptcy cases.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5680 Mobility Device Repairs

Hansen, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Short, Stanford, Valdez

Mandates access to repair resources for mobility device owners and independent repair providers.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5708 Online Child Privacy

Frame, Wagoner, Alvarado, Hasegawa, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez

Establishes privacy and safety regulations for online services accessed by minors.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5708 Online Child Safety

Frame, Wagoner, Alvarado, Hasegawa, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez

Regulates online services to protect minors from harmful data practices and addictive features.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5752 Child Care Programs

Wilson, C., Robinson, Dhingra

Delays and modifies expansions to Washington's child care and early learning programs.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5752 Child Care Eligibility

Wilson, C., Robinson, Dhingra

Delays implementation of early childhood education programs and adjusts child care subsidy eligibility and copayment structures.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5758 Social Equity Cannabis

Saldaña, Nobles

Reduces location restrictions for social equity cannabis licensees.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5758 Cannabis Retail Distances

Saldaña, Nobles

Limits local governments from requiring cannabis retail stores to be more than 250 feet apart.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5761 Child Legal Representation

Frame, Nobles

Extends the timeline for implementing court-appointed attorneys for children in dependency proceedings.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5769 Kindergarten Transition Program

Wellman, Wilson, C., Nobles

Caps funding and modifies administration of the transition to kindergarten program.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5032 Juvenile Rehabilitation Oversight

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Trudeau, Wellman

Expands oversight of juvenile rehabilitation facilities by the Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5177 Inclusive Education Training

Nobles, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Lovelett, Orwall, Trudeau, Valdez

Enhances inclusivity of professional development resources for school staff by incorporating experiences of marginalized and underrepresented groups.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5297 Early Learning Facilities

Trudeau, Torres, Dozier, Frame, Nobles, Riccelli

Streamlines and enhances the early learning facilities grant and loan program in Washington State.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5455 Cancer Research Endowment

Harris, Cleveland, Braun, Muzzall

Expands flexibility in the governance, funding, and grant-making processes of the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5457 Broadcasting Taxation Reform

Frame, Robinson, Cleveland, Liias, Chapman, Conway, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles, Orwall, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Slatter, Valdez

Updates taxation framework for radio and television broadcasters by relocating provisions and maintaining exclusions for certain advertising revenues.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5702 Toll Rate Process

Ramos, Goehner, Nobles

Streamlines the toll rate-setting process by exempting the Transportation Commission from the Administrative Procedure Act.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5705 Repeat Traffic Penalties

Liias, Holy, Lovick, King

Increases penalties for repeat traffic violations and certain infractions in safety-sensitive zones.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5716 Ferry Conduct Rules

Krishnadasan, Chapman, Cortes, Hasegawa, Liias

Expands transit conduct rules to include the Washington State Ferries.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SJM 8002 Medicare Privatization Opposition

Hasegawa, Chapman, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Opposes further privatization of Medicare and advocates for reforms to enhance Original Medicare.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).